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AHC Ayasofya Hotel

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Superior Double Room with Jacuzzi and Balcony | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Piyerloti Cad. No: 1, Sultanahmet - Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin room + 1 Additional Bed

Double or Twin room + 1 Additional Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room with Jacuzzi and Balcony

Superior Double Room with Jacuzzi and Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4

Double Or Twin Room + 1 Additional Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Istanbul

With a stay at AHC Ayasofya Hotel , you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Theodosius Cistern and within a 10-minute walk of Grand Bazaar. .This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sultanahmet Square and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Blue Mosque.

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Derviş Cafe 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Türk Ocağı Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loti Bistro & Roof Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sultanahmet Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AHC Ayasofya Hotel

Central Istanbul hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Theodosius Cistern
AHC Ayasofya Hotel offers 36 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 82-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy international cuisine at Roof Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Roof Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Terrace Pub Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Loti Cafe & Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TRY 1,050 for adults and TRY 950 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Loti Cafe & Bar
  • Roof Restaurant
  • Terrace Pub Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1958
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 1300.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 1050 for adults and TRY 950 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1930 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 1930 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1300.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Property Registration Number 10809

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Pierre Loti
Loti Hotel
Pierre Loti Hotel
Pierre Loti Hotel Special Class
Pierre Loti Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Pierre Loti Special Class
Pierre Loti Special Class Istanbul

Reviews

AHC Ayasofya Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Imran

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel staff and the breakfast at Pierre Loti. The location was excellent as it was centrally located with every main attraction within walking distance. The shower and toilet and wash basin where set in separate arrangement which we did not prefer but thats our preference.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Pavlina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent—central and convenient. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was quite good. However, I’m giving this hotel only two stars due to how we felt during our stay. My girlfriend and I were given a room that felt like a spare or downgraded option—very small, with a tiny window and no view, nothing like the photos of what we booked and paid for. We later noticed on the fire evacuation plan that our room was significantly smaller than the others on the floor, likely due to its location next to the staircase leading to the rooftop terrace. This reinforced our impression that we were given an inferior room that should have been priced and disclosed differently. The card reader in the room was faulty, making it difficult to turn on the electricity. Although staff attempted to fix it, the problem persisted throughout our stay. The worst part was the airport transfer. The concierge arranged a taxi and confirmed in front of the driver a fixed price of 1,400 TL. However, upon arrival at the airport, the driver became aggressive, demanding more money for supposed toll fees. I gave him 1,600 TL just to avoid further confrontation. This was very upsetting and unprofessional. When a hotel staff arranges transport, they need to ensure that the drivers are reliable and won’t harass or try to extort their guests. Unfortunately, this experience, along with the room situation, overshadowed the positives that this hotel has.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient for us. Close proximity to the ferry, train, sightseeing places and shopping(Bazzars).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accesible
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room is small. Shower and bathroom have “plastic walls”, doors don’t lock. There is no ventilation In the bathroom. Room has smell when window is closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN, Braila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service, attentive and helpful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franscony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Youcef, Centennial

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Improving breakfast variety
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in amazing location. Staff were so helpful and kind, we loved Yousuf, the housekeeping and reception staff, they were always happy to help. Room was a bit snug for 3 people but very manageable. My only qualm was the pillow was a bit high and hard but I should’ve asked reception to change it. Breakfast was lovely and I would definitely recommend it to others. Spa was a bit pricey compared to other places and the roof top views were amazing, although they don’t serve shisha upstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nagib, Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel location was amazing, staff were extremely helpful and always smiling
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saqib

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and above average service . Rates are amazing and staff is amazing .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mishu

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't select this hotel just looking at the pictures. Most of the pictures are fake. Rooms are tiny , toilet and shower is literally next to your bed. This is the first time, I have seen a toilet setup like this. Also toilet and shower doors doesn't close properly. Pillows are like hard rock. I would never stay on this hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zaahid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent stay in friendly hoyel

Excellent stay in the heart of Istanbul. The hotel staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana, Brooklyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Great hotel, very central.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Riaz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good experience, however the bar at their rood restaurant had a lot of noise at night aswell as the tram noise was a disturbance . But rooms were clean and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Hotel is conveniently located in the old town and within walking distance to public transport to go further afield. The reception staff were very informative and assisted with your bookings. The hotel has a lovely rooftop bar and restaurant which was a plus. The elevator needs some upgrades and is slow. It often would go in the opposite direction.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, waterville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, convenient to everything, transportation, clean nice breakfast buffet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

mohamed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with access to metro and shopping places
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktorija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

falak

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025